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Gas leak near Alameda High prompts early dismissal

Jefferson County Public Schools is sending Alameda International High School students home early Wednesday after a gas leak was detected near the school.

"Xcel wants to turn off the gas or electric in order to make the repair," said schools spokeswoman Marlene Desmond. School buses are heading to the school at 1255 S. Wadsworth Blvd in Lakewood to pick up the children.

Kids whose parents drove them will be able to stay at the school until arrangements can be made for someone to take them home, Desmond said. Parents are being notified of the early departure by phone and email. "We are getting ready to send a message out to parents," Desmond said at 1:20 p.m. Wednesday.

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